Front Porch with the Fitzes

We talk about the book the Relentless Tenderness of Jesus by Brenan Manning

In this week's episode we find out the Patron Saint for some pretty unhinged things. We also talk about where we would live if we weren't living in America's Finest City. Then Joel closes us out with a great devotional on the "resident alien in our land".

In this podcast, we talk about our favorite types of pretzels. We talk about our favorite presents from Christmas. And Pop closes us out with a devotional on fighting fear.

The fam gets together to talk about what we want for Christmas. We did deep into the psyche of why Pop loves being Santa Claus. We remind you that Jesus is the reason for the season.

In this week's episode we talk about our families obsession with being on time. We talk about our families obsession with working until the last minute. Then Joel closes us out with a banger of a devotional on how God takes the darkest parts of our stories and redeems them.

In this week's email we talk about the sale of the Padres. We talk about the release of the emails. Pop gets in trouble because of a hypothetical situation that Joel creates. Joel talks about the importance of giving your resources.

Joel shares a story about his dog. Jess and Elyse share the story of going to Buc-ees. Then Joel and Elyse talk about how we need to make Christianity Weird Again.

In this week's episode, we talk about the best thing Texas has to offer... Buc-ees! Pop closes out with a great devotional on abundance.

This was recorded after the Padres won game two of the Wild Card series. So, needless to say, we were incredibly hopeful. Brutal. Then we talk about the newest edition to our family. Then Joel and Elyse go on a rant about the behavior at the Ryder Cup.

In this week's episode, we talk about our FIRST PLACE PADRES. We talk about some stolen goods. And Joel closes us out with a personal story on shame.

In this week's episode, we talk about the Padres' trade deadline. We talk about being immature and we keep talking about it.

Jessica talks about her big mess-up while preaching. We talk about our recent trip to the Padres game to celebrate Pop's 75th birthday. Elyse shares about a conversation she had with her landscaper that encouraged her.

In this week's episode we talk about a recent experience with a little league game. We give an update on the Padres. Pop closes us out with a great devotional on the willingness of Jesus to heal us.

We celebrate Pop's 75th birthday. He tells us what he has learned about life. And that somehow digresses into how often he changes his chonies. Just absolute ridiculousness.

We are finally back! Joel tells us all about his vacation to Europe. He gets pretty deep with the lessons he learned. Elyse closes us out with a devotional written by N.T. Wright.

In this week's podcast, we talk Padres vs. Dodgers. We recorded this on the night that the fight happened. So, we hadn't seen it yet. But we did predict it. We talk about going to the "No King" protest. Then Pop closes us out with a short devo on praying for others.

We talk about the new pop. We talk about our Padres. Then Pop closes us out with a great devotional on the importance of the resurrection.

We talk the Pop. We talk the Pope. You know we talk the Padres. Then Elyse closes us out with a devotional on Peter

We talk about our first-place San Diego Padres (which will probably not be in first when this is released). We talk about the recent earthquake! Then Elyse closes us out with a great Easter devotional.

After another month off we talk about the... Padres. Huge surprise, I know. We talk about Joel's daughter getting married. Then Jessica closes us out with a devotional on Jesus' triumphal entry.

The gang talks about the upcoming wedding. Jess talks about fainting and rollerskating. Elyse closes us with a devotional on imagination.

In this week's episode, Jess talks about turning 50. Joel asks the very daring question, "Why do women dye their hair?" And then we close out talking about the practice of Ash Wednesday.

In this week's episode we take a quick dive into all things nature.

In this week's episode, we attempt to answer the questions: Why is Pop the best? and What the heck is happening in the US?

In this week's episode the crew talks about what has happened in the U.S. in the last few weeks. Then we close it out with a poem in order to have some hope.

Well, we finally did it. We are so back. For this week. At least. In this week's episode we talk about playing the game Mafia. Joel gives us a big update. Then Elyse closes us out with a beautiful devotional on the heart of Jesus.

We talk our favorite fruits & nuts. We talk about Trump's appointments for his cabinet. Elyse closes us out with a reflection on the beauty of Jesus.

In this week's episode, we talk about our favorite sequels. We recount one of the times Jess was furious with Joel. Then we close out with our thoughts on the elections/

Jessica talks about her recent surgery. We do one final update on the Padres season. Then we talk a bit about the election and what our hope is.

This is a partial recording! So if you love the Padres this is the padcast for you.

In this week's episode we talk about our beloved Padres. We give an update on Jonas fighting fires. Elyse is the next contestant on Devotional Roulette

We talk about the Padres... of course. Just one more month of having to listen to us talking about them. We talk about our favorite parts of the Fall. And then Joel is the contestant on Bible Verse Roulette.

We talk about the end of the Padres season... of course. We play Bible verse roulette where Joel stops at a random place in the Bible and Jessica has to do a devotional from it.

In this week's podcast we catch up with all the things from the last week. Mimi talks about her new favorite passion. We close out talking about Give Them Grace.

In this week's episode, we talk about Snoop Dogg at the Olympics. We talk about the astronauts that are stuck at the space station. Pop closes us out with a devotional on love.

In this week's podcast we talk about the Padres throwing a no-hitter. We talk about the Olympics. We talk about Biden dropping out. Then Joel closes us out with a devotional on the elder brother.

In this week's episode, which was recorded last week, we try and predict if Biden will drop out. We talk about our recent vacation. Then Jess reads a prayer she wrote for our nation after the assassination attempt.

In this week's episode we talk about Joel's new purchase. We talk about our Father's Day celebration. We talk about medical procedures and Pop says the thing that blows our minds. Then we close by talking about the Sabbath.

In this week's episode we catch you all up on Jess becoming famous. We talk about all the new news of our lives.

We are back! We each give an update about what's been going on. Elyse and Phil advise on how to stay married for 50 years. Jess shares a story about someone trying to sell her a vacation club membership. Then we close out with a devotional on beauty.

We are back! Listen in to see who got a new piercing and where. Hint - it is not Pop.

In this week's episode we talk about a concert we are about to go to. Elyse talks about her beloved bald eagles. Joel closes us out with a benediction for the traveler.

In this week's episode we talk about cruising on a shiP. We talk about serving refugees this last week. Pop tells a story that Joel and Jess had never heard. Then Pastor Pop closes us out with a devotional.

In this week's podcast we talk about our favorite colors... which delays the intro by almost 10 minutes. We talk about what our last meal would be. Elyse closes us out with a series of verses on the refugee and foreigner.

In this week's episode, Elyse talks about a recent transaction on Venmo. We talk about the historic flooding that just happened here in San Diego. Then we talk about serving some food to friends.

In this week's episode we hear about Pop's new role. Joel talks about his current situation with kidney stones. Then Pop leads us in a devotional about John 1.

In this week's episode we talk about a recent scavenger hunt that Jess went on. We talk about our annual trip to go look at lights. Pop closes us out with a reminder of our Rescuer.

In this week's episode, Pop tells us stories about playing Santa in the last week. We talk about the For the Sake of the City event, and Scott Erikson's art. We talk about what we want for Christmas. Elyse closes us out with a devotional.

In this week's episode Elyse talks about a recent fall and the resulting trip to Urgent Care. Jess talks about preaching and messing up the pronunciation of words. Joel shares a great devo on evil and light from Psalm 21.

In this week's episode, Pop shares a funny story about being in his Santa Era. Then Jess closes us out with a quick devotional on waiting.